Clark Lane Middle School vs The Friendship School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Lane Middle School
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
529 students
The Friendship School
Waterford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
460 students
| Measure | Clark Lane Middle School Waterford, Connecticut | The Friendship School Waterford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #71 of 178 | – |
| National rank | #1284 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 529 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Lane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 66.7%).
- •Clark Lane Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.7).
- •Clark Lane Middle School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clark Lane Middle School better than The Friendship School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clark Lane Middle School and The Friendship School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Lane Middle School: 529. The Friendship School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Lane Middle School and The Friendship School rank in Connecticut?
Clark Lane Middle School is 71st of 178 and The Friendship School is unranked among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).